Coley McAvoy, advertising manager for the resort, confirmed in an email that the series had been put on hold and the remaining dates canceled as “we evaluate alternative programming that best utilizes the beauty of our pool area and provides unique guest experiences.”

The pool parties happened from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. at least one Sunday a month at Pala’s Tourmaline Pools. A $40 ticket gave guests full day pool access, two appetizer tickets, a drink ticket and $20 of free play within the casino. Some of the events Pala put on as part of the series were a Cinco de Mayo party, an ’80s party and a “Havana Days” party.

Alex Groves writes about casinos for the entertainment team at Southern California News Group. He started his first full-time gig as a breaking news reporter for The Press-Enterprise in 2015 but has also written stories on arts programs at local high schools, dining and events. In his free time, Alex enjoys hiking and traveling. A craft beer enthusiast, Alex likes to bring back an IPA as a souvenir from every new place he travels.

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